PA Motor Vehicle Physical Damage
Appraiser - Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
What holds the body to frame of vehicle?
Correct Answer
Anchors
Question 2
Quarter panel replacement does NOT include:
Correct Answer
antenna removal
Question 3
Replacement of a conventional frame does NOT include:
Correct Answer
R&I exhaust system
Question 4
Which one of the following is NOT part of the auto's starting system?
a) Starter solenoid
b) Spark plugs
c) Battery
d) Ignition switch
Correct Answer
b) Spark plugs
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,Question 5
If the owner decides to retain his total loss salvage, you must:
Correct Answer
supply the salvage bid information to the owner
Question 6
Martensitic Steel can be repaired by
Correct Answer
replacing only
Question 7
Which one of the following is NOT a component in a front ball joint suspension
system?
a) Shock absorber
b) I-beam
c) Coil spring
d) Ball joint
Correct Answer
b) I-beam
Question 8
Competence is demonstrated when:
Correct Answer
you have successfully completed a training course 3 years prior to applying
Question 9
Which part turns AC power into DC power?
Correct Answer
Alternator
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,Question 10
What is another name for an in-line engine?
Correct Answer
Straight line engine
Question 11
Under-hood diagram measurements are displayed in:
Correct Answer
millimeters
Question 12
How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license
Correct Answer
18 years old
Question 13
What must be provided for transportation expenses to be covered?
Correct Answer
Proof of an accident
Question 14
Photo of damaged door. What needs to be R&I to refinish?
Correct Answer
Outer handle - Other options could be covered
Question 15
Replacement labor for a bumper cover does NOT include the
Correct Answer
spoiler
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, Question 16
Windshield & back glasses are possible considered a structural part of a vehicle if:
Correct Answer
they are set in urethane
Question 17
What causes a wheel to make a grinding noise?
Correct Answer
Wheel bearings are loose
Question 18
When replacing a part, it is necessary to consider all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer
adding overhaul time for attaching parts
Question 19
If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do
Correct Answer
Re-take test
Question 20
What does the crank shaft do?
Correct Answer
Mechanical part that moves the pistons in a rotational motion
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Appraiser - Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
What holds the body to frame of vehicle?
Correct Answer
Anchors
Question 2
Quarter panel replacement does NOT include:
Correct Answer
antenna removal
Question 3
Replacement of a conventional frame does NOT include:
Correct Answer
R&I exhaust system
Question 4
Which one of the following is NOT part of the auto's starting system?
a) Starter solenoid
b) Spark plugs
c) Battery
d) Ignition switch
Correct Answer
b) Spark plugs
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,Question 5
If the owner decides to retain his total loss salvage, you must:
Correct Answer
supply the salvage bid information to the owner
Question 6
Martensitic Steel can be repaired by
Correct Answer
replacing only
Question 7
Which one of the following is NOT a component in a front ball joint suspension
system?
a) Shock absorber
b) I-beam
c) Coil spring
d) Ball joint
Correct Answer
b) I-beam
Question 8
Competence is demonstrated when:
Correct Answer
you have successfully completed a training course 3 years prior to applying
Question 9
Which part turns AC power into DC power?
Correct Answer
Alternator
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,Question 10
What is another name for an in-line engine?
Correct Answer
Straight line engine
Question 11
Under-hood diagram measurements are displayed in:
Correct Answer
millimeters
Question 12
How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license
Correct Answer
18 years old
Question 13
What must be provided for transportation expenses to be covered?
Correct Answer
Proof of an accident
Question 14
Photo of damaged door. What needs to be R&I to refinish?
Correct Answer
Outer handle - Other options could be covered
Question 15
Replacement labor for a bumper cover does NOT include the
Correct Answer
spoiler
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, Question 16
Windshield & back glasses are possible considered a structural part of a vehicle if:
Correct Answer
they are set in urethane
Question 17
What causes a wheel to make a grinding noise?
Correct Answer
Wheel bearings are loose
Question 18
When replacing a part, it is necessary to consider all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer
adding overhaul time for attaching parts
Question 19
If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do
Correct Answer
Re-take test
Question 20
What does the crank shaft do?
Correct Answer
Mechanical part that moves the pistons in a rotational motion
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